Understanding How Systems of Care Strengthen Urban Climate Adaptation

Environmental stewardship groups are vital to thriving, climate-ready communities. Drawing on 20 years of U.S. Forest Service data from the Stewardship Mapping and Assessment Project (STEW-MAP) and social infrastructure research, this panel will examine findings from a forthcoming report by Yale School of the Environment scholars. Panelists will discuss how local care networks build climate resilience, civic participation, and social connection, and how to strengthen these networks for a more resilient future.